Christina Salazar aka CAS

Visual Art – Houston

Christina Salazar was born and raised in South Padre Island, TX . Born on July 2, 1981. At the age of 5 she was fascinated by the Arts and wanted to be an Artist. Learning drawing techniques through books Christina began to express herself more and explore more possibilities in Art. Excelling in music she was forced to choose between music and Art in school. So she taught herself by checking out books. Waiting tables at 23 confused as to what she wanted to do. she had a dream that told her to keep painting so she did. Christina met another Artist who would teach her everything about painting. Winning Best of Show at her University without ever a painting course she began to excel more and more. She would later find herself diagnosed with severe depression. Art saved her life . Art became an outlet and therapeutic . Christina went on to exhibit her Art and place internationally at the Brownsville Museum. Christina moved to Houston is 2010 with no money and only her love for Art. Christina began a modeling career that would help her financially to keep making her Art. She has since then exhibited in local restaurants and been published in several Magazines. Such as Tip Out Magazine, Celebrity Nights Magazine, and other local Houston publications. She has donated to many organizations including working with children .